Rock climbing is a physically demanding sport that challenges the body's strength, flexibility, and mobility. Among the many essential skills climbers develop the ability to execute drop knees, stem or maintain a frogger position, and high step to the next foot hold. The ability to stay close to the wall during these movements [...]
Are you experiencing wrist discomfort or instability on sloper holds while climbing? Wrist pain can be a persistent challenge that differs for a variety of climbing movements and can significantly hamper performance. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to improve overall wrist health for climbing. This article provides tips and exercises tailored to [...]
Climbing demands immense strength and endurance from various muscle groups, particularly the wrists and fingers. Incorporating exercises in your regimen for maintaining stability in these areas is crucial for injury prevention and optimal climbing performance! But not every climber has the money to buy rehab tools and exercise equipment. So we decided to [...]
While upper body strength often takes the spotlight in discussions about rock climbing, the significance of lower body flexibility should not be underestimated. In this blog post, we will discuss the role that flexibility in the lower body plays in enhancing a climber's performance. Understanding and prioritizing lower body flexibility will assist in [...]
Climbing is a sport that requires not only physical strength but also mobility and stability in various body parts. One area that often gets overlooked but plays a crucial role in climbing is the wrists. In this blog post, we'll delve into the significance of wrist mobility, stability, and strength for climbers. We'll [...]
These are many different types of foot and toe injuries that climbers may encounter. The primary mechanism of almost all of these injuries is shoe fit. Many climbers, particularly those with higher ability, climb with shoes that are smaller than their feet.
This video serves as a supplement to the article on climbing movement performance assessments featured on Medbridge. Climbing requires a delicate balance of strength, power, endurance, mobility, and control.
A Spanish Translation of the research article "Clinical Management of Finger Joint Capsulitis/Synovitis in a Rock Climber." Article written by Dr. Jared Vagy DPT “The Climbing Doctor” and translated by Alita Contreras. Original article below: Click here to read the full article in English Resumen Este estudio de caso presenta a un escalador [...]
This presentation presents a detailed case study on a scapholunate ligament injury, providing a comprehensive look at the anatomy, biomechanics, injury history, rehabilitation protocol, and the climber’s return to sport. Led by Rachel Rubin-Sarganis and Waldo Cheung, both highly qualified physical therapists with advanced degrees, this session explores the unique challenges of treating [...]
In this conversation, Jared Vagy and Josh Foster discuss meniscal injuries in rock climbers. They explain what a meniscal injury is and how climbers can injure their meniscus. They discuss the signs and symptoms of a meniscal injury and how it is diagnosed and treated. They also outline a rehabilitation plan for meniscal [...]